The Tartan Police!

[Scotus]

Dreadbelly, I'm not here to pick a fight. I merely want to point out something that seems to be ignored on this forum; that is, people who have a more traditional outlook. We are always being told that we must be tolerant of more modern versions of the kilt. Whenever there is a post about rules, traditions, customs, etc., however, we are made fun of, told that traditions are made to be broken, etc.

[Dreadbelly]

Dreadbelly, I'm not here to pick a fight. I merely want to point out something that seems to be ignored on this forum; that is, people who have a more traditional outlook. We are always being told that we must be tolerant of more modern versions of the kilt. Whenever there is a post about rules, traditions, customs, etc., however, we are made fun of, told that traditions are made to be broken, etc.

I agree. The traditions should be upheld. They should be a measuring stick from which new traditions are made... But when the situation demands, nothing, and I mean nothing beats already well established traditions. Even one such as I see a need for them. And I respect them a great deal. They should be held in reverence... For when they are needed.

Tradition? What is that? From learning about my own family, and my Scots heritage, I see slavery. Poverty. Dirty barefooted landless lost souls driven from their homes and forced to roam the earth looking for a place to rest their heads... Should I draw from this? Which tradition do you speak of? Military dress? Which era?

This is my point. While "tradition" is important... There comes a point where no matter how hard you try, it's still blurry if you look to close.

I suddenly feel like watching Fiddler on the Roof.